Experiencing the joy of Pawsibilities | Imagine an employee saying: "I am excited about Monday's", "I don't want to take a holiday if it is a work day." For all the pet lovers out there, this is what Reva and Priya, two neurodiverse individuals, have to say about working in the pet care industry. People often assume that individuals with neurodiversity need constant care. But here, the roles are reversed. They are the caregivers, looking after dogs who don’t judge, only respond to love with love. And that’s all a role at Poochkoo asks for. A first-of-its-kind example in India, where neurodiverse individuals are professionally caring for pets. | Infosys Employability: A beginning of new careers and a more inclusive workforce | “I have attended many trainings in the past but this training truly stands out as a memorable one. A highly valuable and enriching experience,” says Mahendra J, participant at Employability Program with Infosys BPM. What began as a pilot project quickly proved that there was no going back. Over the last few months, 450+ candidates with disabilities came together from across the country to embark on a journey of self-growth and professional readiness. In collaboration with Infosys BPM, training sessions were delivered by industry experts. The program focused on strengthening English and business communication, core soft skills, and interview readiness through hands-on mock interviews. From this talent pool, many participants have already secured roles in leading organisations such as Nestlé, Micron, and Godrej, among others, with placements are still ongoing. | A voice at Marico, that turned every head towards it | Marico’s year-end annual meet was packed with performances, skits and reflections on a year of achievements. Yet, amid everything planned for the evening, one moment truly stood out. An inclusive performance by Ankita Patel, a singer with visual impairment. Hers is a voice that instinctively draws every head in the room towards the stage. With nearly 100+ attendees, the energy in the room was electric, and the applause that followed spoke volumes. While the event brought Marico’s teams together to celebrate organisational milestones and successes from the year gone by, for Ankita, it was a moment of being seen, heard, and celebrated purely for her talent. | English Learning for Speech and Hearing-Impaired Candidates | | The English Mastery course is specially designed for individuals who are Deaf or hearing-impaired, helping them build strong English reading and writing skills within one year, all at an affordable fee of ₹4,999. The program is fully accessible and includes sign language support to ensure a seamless and inclusive learning experience. Anyone with no prior knowledge of English who wants to learn from the ground up is welcome to attend this course. Over 300+ SHI learners have already benefited from this and strengthened their English skills. Now it’s your turn. If you’re interested or know someone who could benefit, register today and take the first step towards confident communication. Click here. | Kerala pledges stronger disability quota implementation in schools | The Kerala government reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring reservation for persons with disabilities in aided school appointments in line with court directives. Officials highlighted strengthened processes and committee setups to fast-track appointments and uphold rights under the RPwD Act. (Source: TOI) | CBSE issues CTET 2026 scribe guidance for PwD candidates | The Central Board of Secondary Education released clear guidelines for including scribes and compensatory time for eligible PwD candidates appearing in CTET 2026. These provisions aim to make the exam more accessible and fair, with specific eligibility and documentation criteria outlined. (Source: TOI) | Atypical Advantage is India’s largest livelihood platform for Persons with Disabilities(PWD). Whether it is a singer looking for a show, a visual artist looking to sell their paintings, or job seekers with disabilities looking for career opportunities, it bridges the supply & demand side inefficiencies so that Persons with Disabilities can earn a dignified income. We have a large pool of 50,000+ talents with disabilities and have worked with 500+ corporates within a short span of 5 years. We were also featured on Shark Tank Season 2 and were declared the winner of the prestigious National Startup Award for Social Impact, and the National Award for Best Organization empowering persons with disabilities in 2024, conferred by the Union Government. For more information, visit our website here. | |
